Operating near Denzu-in Temple since the early 1610s, Inari Soba Mansei looks like a modest neighborhood eatery but carries an enchanting history. According to local lore, a mythical kitsune disguised as a monk named Takuzousu frequented the shop, paying for his meals with coins that turned into fallen leaves. Today, the restaurant still honors the fox deity every morning with a fresh noodle offering before serving its patrons. Stop by to try the hakosoba topped with sweet fried tofu—the legendary favorite food of Japanese foxes—while viewing historical artifacts like a 17th-century shrine bell.
- Soba
- Japanese Folklore
- Historic Restaurants
- Noodles
- Kitsune
- Tradition
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